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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Toxic Substances Control Act · Sec. 1

Sec. 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

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## SECTION 1 SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS This Act may be cited as the “Toxic Substances Control Act”. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I—CONTROL OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings, policy and intent. Sec. 3. Definitions. Sec. 4. Testing of chemical substances and mixtures. Sec. 5. Manufacturing and processing notices. Sec. 6. Prioritization, risk evaluation, and regulation of chemical substances and mixtures. Sec. 7. Imminent hazards.
Sec. 8. Reporting and retention of information. Sec. 9. Relationship to other Federal laws. Sec. 10. Research, development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of information. Sec. 11. Inspections and subpoenas. Sec. 12. Exports. Sec. 13. Entry into customs territory of the United States. Sec. 14. Confidential information. Sec. 15. Prohibited acts. Sec. 16. Penalties. Sec. 17. Specific enforcement and seizure. Sec. 18. Preemption. Sec. 19. Judicial review. Sec. 20. Citizens' civil actions.
Sec. 21. Citizens' petitions. Sec. 22. National defense waiver. Sec. 23. Employee protection. Sec. 24. Employment effects. **[**Sec. 25. Repealed.**]** Sec. 26. Administration of the Act. Sec. 27. Development and evaluation of test methods. Sec. 28. State programs. Sec. 29. Authorization for appropriations. Sec. 30. Annual report. Sec. 31. Effective date. TITLE II—ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE Sec. 201. Congressional findings and purpose. Sec. 202. Definitions. Sec. 203.
EPA Regulations. Sec. 204. Requirements if EPA fails to promulgate regulations. Sec. 205. Submission to State Governor. Sec. 206. Contractor and laboratory accreditation. Sec. 207. Enforcement. Sec. 208. Emergency authority. Sec. 209. State and Federal law. Sec. 210. Asbestos contractors and local educational agencies. Sec. 211. Public protection. Sec. 212. Asbestos ombudsman. Sec. 213. EPA study of asbestos-containing material in public buildings. Sec. 214. Transition rules.
Sec. 215. Worker protection. Sec. 216. Training grants. TITLE III—INDOOR RADON ABATEMENT Sec. 301. National goal. Sec. 302. Definitions. Sec. 303. EPA Citizen's guide. Sec. 304. Model construction standards and techniques. Sec. 305. Technical assistance to State for radon programs. Sec. 306. Grant assistance to States for radon programs. Sec. 307. Radon in schools. Sec. 308. Regional radon training centers. Sec. 309. Study of radon in Federal buildings. Sec. 310. Regulations.
Sec. 311. Additional authorizations. TITLE IV—LEAD EXPOSURE REDUCTION Sec. 401. Definitions. Sec. 402. Lead-based paint activities training and certification. Sec. 403. Identification of dangerous levels of lead. Sec. 404. Authorized State programs. Sec. 405. Lead abatement and measurement. Sec. 406. Lead hazard information pamphlet. Sec. 407. Regulations. Sec. 408. Control of lead-based paint hazards at Federal facilities. Sec. 409. Prohibited acts. Sec. 410. Relationship to other Federal law.
Sec. 411. General provisions relating to administrative proceedings. Sec. 412. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE V—HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS Sec. 501. Grants for healthy school environments. Sec. 502. Model guidelines for siting of school facilities. Sec. 503. Public outreach. Sec. 504. Environmental health program. Sec. 505. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE VI—FORMALDEHYDE STANDARDS FOR COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS Sec. 601. Formaldehyde standards. 1The Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601–2692) consists of Public Law 94–469 (Oct. 11, 1976; 90 Stat. 2003) and the amendments made by subsequent enactments.
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